Microsoft is pushing PC makers to stop treating USB Type-C as a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows 11 needs to deliver consistent, useful notifications when Type‑C connections behave unexpectedly. The company’s guidance — now baked into Windows’ hardware requirements...
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Formatting a USB flash drive is a task almost every Windows 11 user faces, whether they’re rescuing a slow device, clearing away ancient data, or simply making the drive compatible with other systems. While the steps are intuitive, the process—and the decisions made along the way—can have...
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Few tools in the Windows ecosystem command the same universal respect and utility as Rufus—a powerhouse for anyone seeking to create bootable USB drives quickly and reliably. With the release of Rufus 4.8, this much-loved utility has taken a giant leap forward, promising faster Windows ISO...
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If you’ve ever owned a Sony Xperia smartphone, then chances are you’ve experienced a special kind of thrill—and maybe, a touch of trepidation—every time a new version of Android rolled around or something ever-so-slightly mysterious began to go wrong with your phone. While iPhone owners often...
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Windows continues to refine user experience with intuitive features that enhance both productivity and accessibility. One such feature is the virtual touchpad—an on-screen tool that lets you control your mouse pointer without a physical touchpad. Whether you’re using a touchscreen device or...